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Beach History: Lifeguards' Ranks Numbered 54 in 1936

Lifeguard group pictures are displayed in the Lifesaving Museum and at Bob's Grill.

Fred Miller, Neighbor
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The 1936 Ocean City Beach Patrol posed for its annual group picture 75 years ago with Captain Jack G. Jernee, Commissioner George D. Richards and Beach Surgeon C. Eugene Darby.

At the time, a total of 54 lifeguards were on duty protecting bathers at 14 locations. This summer, 150 lifeguards will be protecting bathers at 42 locations. 

The OCBP group pictures are proudly displayed in the Lifesaving Museum, 520 Bay Ave., and in restaurant at 14th Street and the Boardwalk.

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A list of all OCBP lifeguards from 1898 to 2011 is posted on the Ocean City Rowing & Athletic Association’s website (ocraa.com) under chronological membership. 

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See also: Michael McMahon's "" historical photos. 

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